Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School
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Archbishop Carney Secondary School (ACRSS) is a private Roman Catholic independent secondary school in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
. It is under charge of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver
and is the newest Roman Catholic
high school in the Lower Mainland
with 750 students as of September 2007.
& Pitt Meadows, ACRSS had humble beginnings. In its first year, the school operated from portable classrooms on the parking lot of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic elementary school in Port Coquitlam with only 87 students.
The first wing of the permanent school was opened in September, 1995. Phase two-a second wing of classrooms, expanded gymnasium and multi-purpose room-followed two years later. Today, plans are being made to add the next phase; a Fine Arts Centre and Field House. The school is continuously growing, in particular, in the areas of Fine Arts and Athletics. These facilities are needed to address these growing needs and provide an inspiring quality education for Archbishop Carney's students. Approval from the Archdiocese of the next phase is still required and will need the full support of the entire community in order to be achieved.
As of 2009, SMART boards have been incorporated into the classroom curriculum.
. Ultimately, this funding model means the school must rely on tutition and the generosity of its community.
. In 2008—2009, it was ranked 35 out of 288 Vancouver, lower mainland schools.
people.
is recognized at Archbishop Carney both as a way of increasing the Faith of the individual and helping in the building of Christian community. Each month, the school has a mass that is celebrated in the school gym by the priests around the region.
Stated purpose for uniforms, often set forth in school uniform policies, include reducing clothing expenditures for parents as well as avoiding distinctions among children based on whose parents can afford to buy them fashionable clothing to wear to school. The conservative clothing is also said to reduce distractions and help with student identification, ensuring that a stranger will stand out among the uniformed students. It also helps show a sense of modesty by all students. Both males and females are required to wear a uniform.
Starliament has the responsibility to represent the interests of the student body of Archbishop Carney. They organize student activities, represents the student body to the community, promote school spirit, liaison with the staff, and promote the philosophy of the school.
The leaders of Starliament are students, they are elected by their peers. (Leader - Prime Minister)
". In late February the Jazz Band I, Senior Concert Band and Senior Concert Choir will be traveling to Disneyland to participate in "Magic Music Days". The program is currently under the leadership of Mrs. E. Young and Ms. A. Stephen.
Ensembles:
The newest additions include:
Alumni Association committee can be located at www.acrss.org under the “Alumni” section.
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. It is under charge of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of British Columbia. It is the metropolitan see of the ecclesiastical province which includes the suffragan dioceses of Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, and Victoria...
and is the newest Roman Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
high school in the Lower Mainland
Lower Mainland
The Lower Mainland is a name commonly applied to the region surrounding and including Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. As of 2007, 2,524,113 people live in the region; sixteen of the province's thirty most populous municipalities are located there.While the term Lower Mainland has been...
with 750 students as of September 2007.
History
Founded in 1994 by eight Roman Catholic parishes in the cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple RidgeMaple Ridge, British Columbia
Maple Ridge is a District Municipality in British Columbia, located in the northeastern section of Metro Vancouver. Maple Ridge has a population of approximately 68,949.-History:...
& Pitt Meadows, ACRSS had humble beginnings. In its first year, the school operated from portable classrooms on the parking lot of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic elementary school in Port Coquitlam with only 87 students.
The first wing of the permanent school was opened in September, 1995. Phase two-a second wing of classrooms, expanded gymnasium and multi-purpose room-followed two years later. Today, plans are being made to add the next phase; a Fine Arts Centre and Field House. The school is continuously growing, in particular, in the areas of Fine Arts and Athletics. These facilities are needed to address these growing needs and provide an inspiring quality education for Archbishop Carney's students. Approval from the Archdiocese of the next phase is still required and will need the full support of the entire community in order to be achieved.
As of 2009, SMART boards have been incorporated into the classroom curriculum.
Independent school status
Archbishop Carney is classified as a Group 1 school under British Columbia's Independent School Act. It receives 50% funding from the Ministry of Education. The school receives no funding for capital costs. It is under charge of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of VancouverRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of British Columbia. It is the metropolitan see of the ecclesiastical province which includes the suffragan dioceses of Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, and Victoria...
. Ultimately, this funding model means the school must rely on tutition and the generosity of its community.
| Feeder Parishes | City |
|---|---|
| All Saints | Coquitlam |
| Assumption Church | Port Coquitlam |
| Our Lady of Fatima | Coquitlam |
| Our Lady of Lourdes | Coquitlam |
| St. Clare of Assisi | Coquitlam |
| St. Joseph’s | Port Moody |
| St. Luke’s | Maple Ridge |
| St. Patrick’s | Maple Ridge |
Academic performance
Archbishop Carney is ranked by the Fraser InstituteFraser Institute
The Fraser Institute is a Canadian think tank. It has been described as politically conservative and right-wing libertarian and espouses free market principles...
. In 2008—2009, it was ranked 35 out of 288 Vancouver, lower mainland schools.
Philosophy of Christian Education
The Christian Education program is designed to foster growth in the student's faith, in the knowledge of their faith, and in the understanding of themselves as ChristianChristian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
people.
Religious Education Classes
Participation in the Religious Education Classes is an integral and vital part of the education and formation of each student in the school. It helps lead them to study and learn the history and content of the Catholic Faith. The objective remains to create in them a deep and life-long love for the Church, its Sacraments and prayer life.Masses
The importance of the MassMass (liturgy)
"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
is recognized at Archbishop Carney both as a way of increasing the Faith of the individual and helping in the building of Christian community. Each month, the school has a mass that is celebrated in the school gym by the priests around the region.
Uniforms
All students must wear a uniform. Uniforms are purchased from Halperns. There is uniform store in the main building.Stated purpose for uniforms, often set forth in school uniform policies, include reducing clothing expenditures for parents as well as avoiding distinctions among children based on whose parents can afford to buy them fashionable clothing to wear to school. The conservative clothing is also said to reduce distractions and help with student identification, ensuring that a stranger will stand out among the uniformed students. It also helps show a sense of modesty by all students. Both males and females are required to wear a uniform.
Student Life - Extracurricular Activities
Student Council (Starliament)
The 1999 Constitution explains the purpose of this group:Starliament has the responsibility to represent the interests of the student body of Archbishop Carney. They organize student activities, represents the student body to the community, promote school spirit, liaison with the staff, and promote the philosophy of the school.
The leaders of Starliament are students, they are elected by their peers. (Leader - Prime Minister)
Clubs
There are a wide range of clubs too choose from. At the beginning of each year students have a chance to find a club to join for that year.The Production Crew
The Production Crew is responsible for the setup of the school's sound, lighting, and video equipment at events such as concerts, talent shows, and the monthly school masses.Fine Arts
Carney has an excellent music program. Large performances include Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert. Others include the "Kiwanis Music FestivalKiwanis Music Festival
The Kiwanis Music Festival movement consists of regional music competitions in most Canadian urban centres. Its origin probably traces as far back as an inaugural 1908 festival in Edmonton, where Governor General Earl Grey advocated the establishment of music festivals throughout Canada's...
". In late February the Jazz Band I, Senior Concert Band and Senior Concert Choir will be traveling to Disneyland to participate in "Magic Music Days". The program is currently under the leadership of Mrs. E. Young and Ms. A. Stephen.
Ensembles:
| Vocal | Instrumental |
|---|---|
| Vocal Jazz | Jazz Band 1 |
| Liturgy Choir | Jazz Band 2 |
| Junior Concert Choir | Beginner Concert Band |
| Senior Concert Choir | Junior Concert Band |
| Senior Concert Band |
Athletics
The school fields teams in the following sports:- BasketballBasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
- Soccer
- SwimmingSwimming (sport)Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
- VolleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
- Field HockeyField hockeyField Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
- Golfing
- Mountain BikingMountain bikingMountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
- Track & Field
- Cross CountryCross country runningCross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
The newest additions include:
- WrestlingWrestlingWrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
- HockeyHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association was re-established in February 2009 with the aim of reconnecting Archbishop Carney alumni with each other and the school.Alumni Association committee can be located at www.acrss.org under the “Alumni” section.